Handmade bespoke shoes

Handmade or hand-stitched shoes are designed and made to each individual clients own design and fit so each pair is unique to their owner. This process takes time so please allow around six months from your first visit to having a completed pair of custom made shoes hand crafted for you.

There are four stages to having your own designer handmade shoes:

The Fitting - First Visit
We have an in-depth discussion about your shoe design heel height required, toe shapes etc. Furthermore we’ll talk about any problems you have with shoes and your feet, and your way of walking.
Your feet are measured and notes and drawings taken to assist in selecting the right last (the form on which the shoe is made) from my stock of lasts, or a bespoke last can be made especially for you. If you bring any shoes you like or find comfortable, and pictures of any shoes you like, this would help with the first visit.

Design and Materials - Second Visit
Design and materials At this point we work on the design to be made on the last. You can choose leather or fabric type and colours from my selection, or I can source materials and colours to suit your needs.
Once the design is chosen, it is then made in to a useable pattern; the pattern includes all the intricate details of your design. From the pattern your upper is created by a Closer, from the leather pieces clicked (cut out) by your designer.

Lasting & Finishing Your Design - The Third Visit
Lasting & finishing Your designer uppers are then lasted over your last. Checks are made at this stage to make sure the shoes are the perfect fit. When this is assured the soles and heels are attached.

Your Completed Shoes - Fourth Visit
Your completed shoes The final fitting and you will have your perfectly fitting shoes designed and made for you by Knogley Shoes.